Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a Layabout first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Brakka alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). White opal (700 gp).

Description: This eastern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a Stylist, his father struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1400 gp. Jade (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a grey shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and blue pants. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She has violet eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is a Cook first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her parents enrolled her in a Barbarian school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to be a jeweler again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'8" and dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He found a children's book about a Gnome Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pog isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pog grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her white hair is wavy and long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Tanner, her father struggled to pay the bills. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Her addictions have taken their toll on her wallet, and she has found herself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Lucan embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He got into the Spy business at a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.